Habib the Carpenter
Habib the Carpenter was a martyr in Antioch.[1] According to Muslim tradition, Habib believed the message of the disciples of Jesus and died for his faith.[2] His tomb is located in the Habib-i Neckar Mosque.[3][4]
Saint Habib the Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Born | 5 AD Antioch |
| Died | 30-40 AD Antioch, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Islam |
| Major shrine | Mosque and Tomb of Habib Al-Najjar, Antioch |
| Influences | Jesus |
References
- Hughes Dictionary of Islam, Habib the Carpenter
- Muhammad, Martin Lings, Page. 113
- Hughes Dictionary of Islam, Habib the Carpenter: "Habib's tomb is still seen in Antioch, and is visited by Muhammadans as a shrine."
- The Mosque of Habib-i Neccar (Habib al-Najjâr)
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